1969 Map of Tan Oak Park, 1974 Print
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1969 Map of Tan Oak Park

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Rattlesnake Creek and Tenmile Creek carve deep through this Mendocino County landscape, where the winding path of U.S. 101 provides the primary corridor for travel near Tan Oak Park. In the late 1960s, this area remained largely defined by high ridges and family-held land, evidenced by named locations such as Bald Mtn Ranch, Redwink Ranch, and the Bowman Place. The geography is shaped by prominent elevations like Mad Ridge and Cow Mtn, with a network of Jeep Trails and Trails extending into the back country. Small-scale human presence is marked by a Gaging Station on the water and the Empire Roadside Rest, showing the reliance on the highway as it threads between Rattlesnake Summit and Grapevine. Local industry is subtly noted by a Borrow Pit near Twin Rocks Creek, while the presence of Camp Seabow indicates the region's use for seasonal recreation or organized retreats.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.6 inches

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